The only
thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found
a key to sobriety. These legacies of suffering and of recovery
are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. This is
our gift from God, and its bestowal upon others like us is the
one aim that today animates A.A.'s around the globe.

TWELVE
STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151

The strength of Alcoholics Anonymous lies in the desire of
each member and of each group around the world to share with
other alcoholics their suffering and the steps taken to gain,
and maintain, recovery. By keeping a conscious contact with
my Higher Power, I make sure that I always nurture my desire
to help other alcoholics, thus insuring the continuity of
the wonderful fraternity of Alcoholics Anonymous